2007 Acura TL vs. 2012 Dodge Avenger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Avenger is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Acura TL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Acura TL would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Avenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Acura TL (286 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Avenger. (283 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Acura TL should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Avenger weights approximately 234 kg more than 2007 Acura TL.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Dodge Avenger (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Acura TL. (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Dodge Avenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Acura TL.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Acura TL | 2012 Dodge Avenger | |
Make | Acura | Dodge |
Model | TL | Avenger |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 347 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1634 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4892 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2766 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.5 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 64 L |